molybdate
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of molybdate
First recorded in 1785–95; molybd(ic) + -ate 2
Example Sentences
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It is formed when a solution of bichloride of molybdenum is poured into a saturated, or nearly saturated, solution of molybdate of ammonia.
From Field's Chromatography or Treatise on Colours and Pigments as Used by Artists by Salter, Thomas
As long as the solution contains lead, the addition of the molybdate solution causes a precipitation of white lead molybdate.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various
A clear malachite green colour, when dried, is produced from molybdate of soda and potash-chrome-alum, or from the molybdate and alum with ammonia.
From Field's Chromatography or Treatise on Colours and Pigments as Used by Artists by Salter, Thomas
A standardized solution of ammonium molybdate is then added from a burette.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various
A blue precipitate falls, which is a molybdate of molybdic oxide, hydrated, and abundantly soluble in water.
From Field's Chromatography or Treatise on Colours and Pigments as Used by Artists by Salter, Thomas
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